A Cal football player accused of instigating a locker-room altercation that sent a teammate to the hospital won't face criminal charges as long as he fulfills sanctions imposed by UC Berkeley, attorneys in the case said Thursday.

The punishment meted out by the university is "sufficiently addressing the problem," said Paul Hora, an Alameda County assistant district attorney. "I could still file charges just depending on how things go."

The suspended player, who has not been identified, allegedly injured Fabiano Hale, 18, during a Nov. 1 incident at a Cal athletic site adjacent to Memorial Stadium. Hale had missed a mandatory workout earlier that day, UC Berkeley police have said.

University officials have previously said that suspended player cannot take part in any team activities, must attend counseling, and must perform 25 hours of community service to be considered for reinstatement.

Hora said he could still file charges "if he doesn't follow through with his side of the bargain in completing all of the sanctions that have been imposed. He also realizes that I have the ability to prosecute him as well, so that's an additional incentive for him to complete all of the sanctions."

Hora likened the situation to being on probation. He noted that the accused player has no criminal history.

The suspended player's attorney, Darryl Stallworth, said his client "will meet all the requirements. He will do everything that he is required to do."

Stallworth said the case was handled "appropriately and fairly" but declined to elaborate on sanctions issued by the university.